Is America ready for such a devastating hurricane like Andrew?

Is America ready for such a devastating hurricane like Andrew?

This month marks 25 years since the moment when the United States hurricane of the 5th category, Andrew.

In August 1992, he swept through the Northwest Bahamas, southern Florida and southwest Louisiana, taking the lives of dozens of people and bringing catastrophic destruction.

Is America ready for such a devastating hurricane like Andrew?

Before hurricane Katrina 2005 Andrew was the most destructive hurricane in the United States for the entire history of observations.

AccuWeather meteorologists said whether the country is ready for a new hurricane of the 5th category. «You can read a lot about it, but until you feel it live, will never understand the ferocity of the hurricane,» says AccuWeather’s chief meteorologist Bernie Raynaud’s.

According to the National center for the study of hurricanes over the last 25 years the forecast accuracy has improved significantly, and errors dropped by two-thirds.

«In 1992, the accuracy of determining the trajectory of a hurricane can vary by 300 nautical miles,» — said the chief specialist of the center Daniel brown. «Last year, this «amplitude» was 100 miles.»

In addition, accurate predictions can now be done in five days, not three as in 1992. Helped and smartphones with social networks.

«The information we received back was just a text warning. No graphics, information about wind speed,» says Jim judge, Director of emergency situations of one of the districts of Florida. «Now, thanks to the rapid spread of information, we quickly inform residents about the evacuation and other protective measures».

Meteorologists say, is now one of the biggest problems lightheadedness residents who have never faced serious hurricanes, and therefore ignored the orders to evacuate or are oblivious to the danger.

«People really have to understand that meteorologists have all of the answers,» says bill kirk, CEO Weather Trends International. «We have excellent technology, but these natural beasts have a mind of its own, and we must take them seriously».

 

 

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